Cost of living comparison
compared to
Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 2.3% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 7.8% more in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 52.4% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
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pay 19.4% less in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 27.7% more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 40.5% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 25.2% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
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pay 13.3% more in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries, housing, clothing, and restaurants in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 7.8% more for restaurants
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.50
|
$13.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.67
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.50
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 52.4% more for groceries
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$2.49
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 19.4% less for transportation
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.49
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
$14.50
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 27.7% more for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
$191.13
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of housing
pay 40.5% less for childcare
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
$3,570.00
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 25.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.12
|
$4.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
?? | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 13.3% more for clothing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
$54.00
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of clothing
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